Cosmic Pioneer

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Cosmic Pioneer is a single player casual platformer game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Amaterasusoftware and was released on June 6, 2017. It received negative reviews from players.

Navigate through space and successfully land your spacecraft without crashing. Cosmic Pioneer is heavily inspired by the classic Moon Lander game. Traverses the galaxy made of randomly generated levels filled with various hazards, keep track of your ships condition and aim for the highest score.

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Single-Player

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34%

Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

stability7 negative mentions

The game's graphics are colorful and vibrant, contributing to an immersive atmosphere.
Gameplay is smooth and responsive, with a variety of missions to complete.
The game can be enjoyable for casual players looking for a simple experience.

The game is plagued by bugs, including crashes and glitches with landing pads.
Controls and physics are poorly designed, making gameplay frustrating and unbalanced.
Many players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking in depth, comparing it unfavorably to better alternatives.

stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent bugs and crashes that detract from the overall experience. Players have noted that the thrust mechanic feels inconsistent, further diminishing enjoyment. Overall, the game's stability problems have led to widespread dissatisfaction among users.
- “Not recommending it because the game is buggy, crashes, and the weird thrust mechanic takes the fun out of it.”
- “This is a buggy clone with additional 'features' that don't add to the experience.”
- “Buggy, poorly designed crap.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
29%
57%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its smoothness and variety of missions, while others criticize it for being buggy, having poor physics, and suffering from repetitive mechanics. Overall, the experience is marred by issues such as crashes and frustrating controls, leading to a lack of enjoyment for many.
- “The gameplay is smooth and responsive, with a variety of missions to complete and resources to collect.”
- “It is a bit buggy and the thrust mechanic seems 'off'.”
- “Not recommending it because the game is buggy, crashes, and the weird thrust mechanic takes the fun out of it.”
- “Gameplay is more about struggling against the bad physics and bad controls than anything else.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
The game's graphics are noted for being colorful and vibrant, contributing positively to the immersive atmosphere of exploration. However, some users have criticized both the gameplay and graphics, suggesting a lack of overall quality.
- “The game's graphics are colorful and vibrant, creating a stunning visual experience that enhances the overall atmosphere of exploration.”
- “The attention to detail in the graphics is remarkable, making every environment feel alive and engaging.”
- “The art style is unique and beautifully executed, contributing to a captivating and immersive gaming experience.”
- “Bad gameplay and graphics”
- “Bad gameplay and graphics”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
150%
The game's soundtrack is noted for being immersive and enhancing the exploration experience, while some users criticize it as being poorly executed and unoriginal. Overall, opinions on the music are mixed, with some appreciating its contribution to the atmosphere and others finding it lacking.
- “The game's graphics are colorful and vibrant, and the soundtrack is immersive, adding to the overall atmosphere of exploration.”
- “The music perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing every moment and making the experience unforgettable.”
- “Each track is beautifully composed, creating an emotional connection that elevates the storytelling.”
- “The music is very buggy and lacks originality, despite having a decent concept.”
- “The soundtrack is repetitive and fails to enhance the gaming experience.”
- “The audio quality is poor, making it hard to enjoy the music while playing.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by its colorful and vibrant graphics, complemented by an immersive soundtrack that enhances the sense of exploration.
- “The game's graphics are colorful and vibrant, and the soundtrack is immersive, adding to the overall atmosphere of exploration.”
- “The haunting sound design and beautifully crafted environments create an atmosphere that pulls you into the game's world.”
- “Every detail, from the ambient sounds to the lighting, contributes to an atmosphere that feels both alive and enchanting.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews do not provide specific insights into the story aspect, focusing instead on gameplay mechanics and mission variety. Therefore, it is unclear how the story is perceived or its significance within the game.
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers criticize the monetization of the game, labeling it as a "cash grab" and expressing a preference for free alternatives like Moon Lander, which they find to be of higher quality.
- “Moon Lander is free and it's better than this cash grab garbage.”
- “The monetization in this game feels exploitative and ruins the overall experience.”
- “I can't believe how much they charge for basic features that should be included in the game.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players generally recommend grinding for effective farming in the game, suggesting that it enhances resource acquisition and overall progression.
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I spent hours grinding for resources, but the rewards just aren't worth the time invested.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding in this game quickly becomes a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”